C-UxS Test Engineer

Parsons; Summit Point (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Parsons is seeking a C-UxS Test Engineer to design, conduct, and report on Counter-Unmanned Systems performance tests. You will develop test plans, draft documentation, and execute tests across multiple U.S. locations, including safely operating drones.

Strong coding (Python/JS) and Linux skills, plus excellent communication, are required. The role supports front-end and back-end software development in a fast-paced, Agile environment within our Federal Solutions team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, and Linux.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with test design and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design test plans to evaluate C-UxS technologies including RF devices, EO/IR cameras, user interfaces, networks and software integrations.
• Support front-end and back-end software development.
• Develop concepts to test and verify systems specifications with a strong written narrative.
• Draft test documentation for testing and evaluation; conduct setup/tear-down.
• Safely fly/operate small drones; execute tests across the U.S. at multiple locations.
• Support development of key metrics for the program solutions team; provide guidance to target placement and operator instructions.
• Brief executive leaders on findings and recommendations and deliver test reports to leadership.

Skills

5+ years of experience

Python

JavaScript

Linux

Test design and reporting

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cyber Security/Math/Statistics/Engineering

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented C-UxS Test Engineer to join our team! In this role you get to design, conduct, analyze and report on Counter-Unmanned Systems performance test and evaluation.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design test plans to evaluate various C-UxS technologies to include radio frequency devices, electro-optical/infrared cameras, user interfaces, networks, and software integrations.

Support the development of front-end and back-end software.

Work in a fast pace environment supporting traditional and Agile project.

• Develop concepts to test and verify systems specifications and provide a strong written narrative to support technical analysis.
• Draft test documentation for testing and evaluation
• Conducts general test support to include test set-up and tear-down.
• Safely fly/operate small drones.
• Execute tests on a wide range of technologies at multiple locations across the U.S.
• Support the development of key metrics to support the programs solution development team.
• Responsible for target placement, target configuration, and target operator instructions and guidance
• Brief executive leaders on findings and recommendations
• Write and provide test reports to multiple levels of leadership throughout the government.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Mathematics/Statistics, or Engineering with 5+ years of experience is required OR more than 5+ years of experience conducting data analytics on a daily basis
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, and Linux
• Experience with test design and reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of test methods and methodologies

  What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Basic mechanical understanding; experience working with tools.
  • Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmission, detection, and deterrence equipment and techniques desired.
  • Experience with C-UxS operation & capabilities; and command, control, and guidance systems desired.
  • Experience testing Counter-Unmanned Systems.
  • The position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels. Candidate must possess and use a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills in daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end-users.
  • Experience flying both rotary and fixed wing Group 1-2 C-UxS

  Security Clearance Requirement:

  A security clearance is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance which requires U.S. citizenship, prior to the start date.

  This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

  The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

  Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

  We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

  Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

  About Us

  Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

  Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

  For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.